If you have watched any television lately you are aware of the deluge of weight loss plans being advertised. Weight loss is big business today and there are dozens of diet plans to choose from.
Our goal is to list the more popular plans with a short description to help you decide which may be right for you or warrant further investigation.
The core concept of their diet program is the innovative points system. Each food type is assigned a point value depending on the amount of calories, fat, and fiber content.
Upon signing up for the diet program, a customized diet plan is put together and you are assigned a specific daily points value to follow.
From that point on, your daily food intake is dependent on this point system. Thus, you might eat a bigger breakfast and a smaller lunch or vice versa. In fact, as long as you have enough "points" left over at night, you can eat as you please.
Nutrisystem created an easy and private way for people looking to lose weight by eliminating retail locations and solely committing to customers through their website (Nutrisystem eat online diet program).
After deciding on a recommended balanced meal plan, quality food is ordered directly online and delivered to your door. Vitamins and dietary supplements are also offered to clients as a way of ensuring proper nutrition during their weight loss journey.
No meetings or support group. If you require a pat on the back, this may not be for you.
Atkins is an ideal diet plan for those wanting to change their overall eating habits and lifestyle. If you can stay within diet guidelines and can be disciplined especially in the first month or so then this diet may be for you.
This is not an ideal program for those looking to lose a few pounds in a short amount of time by just cutting down on calories alone.
The Mayo Clinic Plan allows you to eat unlimited amounts of vegetables and fruits, plus whole-grain foods, lean protein and heart-healthy fats. The goal is to eat foods containing a small number of calories in large amounts. This diet plan is not restrictive so it makes it easier to stick with it long term.
This interesting diet is not about counting or portion control. It's more about changing your attitude towards food so that you make healthy eating choices and only eat when hungry.
The underlying philosophy is that you control your diet plan so that you can maintain your weight loss for years and years to come. It is not a quick weight loss solution but more of a life changing diet. You have to make a commitment to yourself and focus on diet and exercise equally.
There are literally dozens of diet plans available. These are just a few of the more popular. Be wary of plans that eliminate entire food groups, require no physical activity or make outlandish claims (loss 20 pounds in 7 days). Finally, your plan should provide no less than 1200 calories a day for women and 1500 calories for men.
Take the time to investigate all the plans before deciding on which might be right for you.
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